AD 91-06-09

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Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders

AD Number
91-06-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-CE-37-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Glasflugel H 301 Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel H 301B Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Kestrel Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders
aircraft Glasflugel Standard Libelle-201B Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders

Unsafe Condition

Failures in the rudder control system due to use of DIN specification 055, 6 by 7 inch rudder cables with a diameter of 2.55 mm (.098 in.) having a hemp core.

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Required Actions

Replace rudder cables with 7 by 7, 3/32 inch cables per MIL-W-83420D or MIL-W-1511A, and connections per Actions 2 of specified Technical Notes. Inspect cables every 100 hours TIS for wear, fraying, corrosion, twisting, or damage; replace damaged cables before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date, and subsequent inspections within 100 hours TIS after cable replacement or effective date, then every 100 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Glasflugel Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders (all serial numbers)

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Cables

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AD Number:
91-06-09
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Docket Number:
90-CE-37-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard ...Show more
Subject:
Rudder Cables
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/08/1991
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Kestrel | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-06-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-37-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6920

AD NUMBER:   91-06-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 8, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-06-09 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-6920. Docket No. 90-CE-37-AD.
Applicability: Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders (all serial numbers), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failures in the rudder control system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace all DIN specification 055, 6 by 7 inch rudder cables with a diameter of 2.55 mm (.098 in.) having a hemp core, with a 7 by 7, 3/32 inch cable, manufactured in accordance with MIL-W-83420D or MIL-W-1511A, with cable connections constructed in accordance with Actions 2 of Hansjorg Streifeneder Technical Note Nos. 201-26, 301-33, 401- 20, 501-4, all dated March 15, 1987.

NOTE: The replacement cables may have been installed pursuant to superseded AD 71- 16-06, Amendment 39-1253, or superseded AD 88-07-05, Amendment 39-5865.

(b) Within the next 100 hours TIS after the replacement of the cables required in paragraph (a) of this AD or within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever is applicable, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, visually inspect the rudder cables for wear, fraying, corrosion, twisting or other damage. If damaged cables are found, prior to further flight, replace the damaged cables with cables and connections as specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy 15 Rue de la Loi, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.

(d) All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Hansjorg Streifeneder, Glasflaser Flugzeug Service GmbH, Hofener Weg, D-7431 Grabenstetten, Federal Republic of Germany; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

Airworthiness Directive 91-06-09 supersedes AD 71-16-06, Amendment 39-1253, and AD 88-07-05, Amendment 39-5865.

This amendment (39-6920, AD 91-06-09) becomes effective on April 8, 1991.

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
90-CE-37-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard ...Show more
Subject:
Rudder Cables
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/08/1991
Make:
Glasflugel
Model:
H 301 Libelle | H 301B Libelle | Kestrel | Standard Libelle | Standard Libelle-201B
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Glider
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-06-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-CE-37-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6920

AD NUMBER:   91-06-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; GLASFLUGEL Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 8, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-06-09 GLASFLUGEL: Amendment 39-6920. Docket No. 90-CE-37-AD.
Applicability: Models H301 Libelle, H301B Libelle, Standard Libelle, Standard Libelle 201, Standard Libelle 201B, Standard Libelle 203, Kestrel 604, and BS-1 Gliders (all serial numbers), certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failures in the rudder control system, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace all DIN specification 055, 6 by 7 inch rudder cables with a diameter of 2.55 mm (.098 in.) having a hemp core, with a 7 by 7, 3/32 inch cable, manufactured in accordance with MIL-W-83420D or MIL-W-1511A, with cable connections constructed in accordance with Actions 2 of Hansjorg Streifeneder Technical Note Nos. 201-26, 301-33, 401- 20, 501-4, all dated March 15, 1987.

NOTE: The replacement cables may have been installed pursuant to superseded AD 71- 16-06, Amendment 39-1253, or superseded AD 88-07-05, Amendment 39-5865.

(b) Within the next 100 hours TIS after the replacement of the cables required in paragraph (a) of this AD or within the next 100 hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever is applicable, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours TIS, visually inspect the rudder cables for wear, fraying, corrosion, twisting or other damage. If damaged cables are found, prior to further flight, replace the damaged cables with cables and connections as specified in paragraph (a) of this AD.

(c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the initial or repetitive compliance times that provides an equivalent level of safety may be approved by the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy 15 Rue de la Loi, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium. The request should be forwarded through an appropriate FAA Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Brussels Aircraft Certification Office.

(d) All persons affected by this directive may obtain copies of the documents referred to herein upon request to Hansjorg Streifeneder, Glasflaser Flugzeug Service GmbH, Hofener Weg, D-7431 Grabenstetten, Federal Republic of Germany; or may examine these documents at the FAA, Central Region, Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, Room 1558, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.

Airworthiness Directive 91-06-09 supersedes AD 71-16-06, Amendment 39-1253, and AD 88-07-05, Amendment 39-5865.

This amendment (39-6920, AD 91-06-09) becomes effective on April 8, 1991.

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